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Post by crapslinger on Mar 1, 2021 9:10:58 GMT
From the Express:
Former newspaper editor Roy Greenslade has revealed his secret support for Irish republicanism and the extreme violence used by paramilitary forces – prompting a harsh backlash from media peers.
Mr Greenslade, who held various positions on Fleet Street titles, including the editorship of the Daily Mirror, also confirmed he is a member of Sinn Fein.
During the conflict that gripped Northern Ireland, most of the mainstream British press was united in condemning the barbaric violence of the IRA – whose death toll includes hundreds of civilians.
Mr Greenslade said his sympathies with the republican cause developed in the 1970s when he was working as a journalist – but kept his views to himself for fear of being sacked.
Now deciding to ‘come out of hiding’, Mr Greenslade, who is married to Noreen Taylor, the former Daily Mirror journalist and mother of actress Natascha McElhone, has made a full-throated justification for the murderous atrocities carried out by the IRA during the Troubles.
He said: ‘I came to accept that the fight between the forces of the state and a group of insurgents was unequal and therefore could not be fought on conventional terms. In other words, I supported the use of physical force.’
Critics have now blasted Mr Greenslade’s endorsement of paramilitary murderers.
One journalist wrote: ‘Roy Greenslade taught me ”journalism ethics” at City Uni which I found pretty strange as I thought the whole ”don’t murder people” was a pretty basic part of ethics.’
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Post by metalhead on Mar 1, 2021 11:50:14 GMT
From the Express:
Former newspaper editor Roy Greenslade has revealed his secret support for Irish republicanism and the extreme violence used by paramilitary forces – prompting a harsh backlash from media peers.
Mr Greenslade, who held various positions on Fleet Street titles, including the editorship of the Daily Mirror, also confirmed he is a member of Sinn Fein.
During the conflict that gripped Northern Ireland, most of the mainstream British press was united in condemning the barbaric violence of the IRA – whose death toll includes hundreds of civilians.
Mr Greenslade said his sympathies with the republican cause developed in the 1970s when he was working as a journalist – but kept his views to himself for fear of being sacked.
Now deciding to ‘come out of hiding’, Mr Greenslade, who is married to Noreen Taylor, the former Daily Mirror journalist and mother of actress Natascha McElhone, has made a full-throated justification for the murderous atrocities carried out by the IRA during the Troubles.
He said: ‘I came to accept that the fight between the forces of the state and a group of insurgents was unequal and therefore could not be fought on conventional terms. In other words, I supported the use of physical force.’
Critics have now blasted Mr Greenslade’s endorsement of paramilitary murderers.
One journalist wrote: ‘Roy Greenslade taught me ”journalism ethics” at City Uni which I found pretty strange as I thought the whole ”don’t murder people” was a pretty basic part of ethics.’
The Guardian hired someone who sympathies with and seemingly advocates terrorism.... who'da thunk it? www.theguardian.com/profile/roygreensladePenned his last article under 12 months ago. |
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Post by crapslinger on Mar 1, 2021 12:38:41 GMT
From the Express:
Former newspaper editor Roy Greenslade has revealed his secret support for Irish republicanism and the extreme violence used by paramilitary forces – prompting a harsh backlash from media peers.
Mr Greenslade, who held various positions on Fleet Street titles, including the editorship of the Daily Mirror, also confirmed he is a member of Sinn Fein.
During the conflict that gripped Northern Ireland, most of the mainstream British press was united in condemning the barbaric violence of the IRA – whose death toll includes hundreds of civilians.
Mr Greenslade said his sympathies with the republican cause developed in the 1970s when he was working as a journalist – but kept his views to himself for fear of being sacked.
Now deciding to ‘come out of hiding’, Mr Greenslade, who is married to Noreen Taylor, the former Daily Mirror journalist and mother of actress Natascha McElhone, has made a full-throated justification for the murderous atrocities carried out by the IRA during the Troubles.
He said: ‘I came to accept that the fight between the forces of the state and a group of insurgents was unequal and therefore could not be fought on conventional terms. In other words, I supported the use of physical force.’
Critics have now blasted Mr Greenslade’s endorsement of paramilitary murderers.
One journalist wrote: ‘Roy Greenslade taught me ”journalism ethics” at City Uni which I found pretty strange as I thought the whole ”don’t murder people” was a pretty basic part of ethics.’
The Guardian hired someone who sympathies with and seemingly advocates terrorism.... who'da thunk it? www.theguardian.com/profile/roygreensladePenned his last article under 12 months ago. Why do they support terrorists ? I know it's a left wing rag but never realised they supported terrorist organisations, is there a link between the two ? |
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Post by metalhead on Mar 1, 2021 13:09:08 GMT
Why do they support terrorists ? I know it's a left wing rag but never realised they supported terrorist organisations, is there a link between the two ? I don't think the Guardian supports terrorism, as such. However, they have often aligned themselves with individuals and fringe groups with spurious links to terrorism and they tend to share the beliefs. For what reason anyone would sympathize with Shamima Begum, is beyond me. However, I think by aligning themselves with individuals who deep down probably align with her beliefs, they end up smelling of their own shit. Give you another example: Years ago they were a big supporter of Unite Against Fascism. Sounds wholesome enough.... except scratch beneath the surface and you discover that Unite Against Fascism had all kinds of links to 'not-so-wholesome' individuals: Azad Ali as Vice-Chair (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azad_Ali) - links with Al-Qaeda and attempted to bring pro-sharia / pro-terrorism speakers into Britain (he responds to these accusations here : 5pillarsuk.com/2015/07/14/azad-ali-responds-to-the-media-slurs-against-him/)Weyman Bennett as Joint Chair - Helped the SWP leadership cover-up multiple claims of rape in their mickey mouse party. Although there was more than 2 accusations, Comrade Delta was the recipient of the 2 most prominent. medium.com/@snoozeinbrief/corbyns-links-with-the-swp-and-rape-culture-f217be8a50b2also en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socialist_Workers_Party_(UK)#Internal_crisis_in_2013%E2%80%932014_over_allegations_of_rapeMartin Smith, a Senior UAF Officer - Comrade Delta himself, with multiple sexual assault accusations hanging over him. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Smith_(activist)If you hang around with shit, you will start to smell. There is no justifying Shamima Begum, unless you are also willing to justify the behaviour of similar aged right wing nutters. For me, no, both are cunts, but the Guardian continues to make excuses for some very dangerous and maladjusted individuals. |
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Post by prestwichpotter on Mar 1, 2021 17:47:19 GMT
Just wait until he finds out someone has given Claire Fox a peerage..........
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Post by Dave the Rave on Mar 1, 2021 21:01:31 GMT
Just wait until he finds out someone has given Claire Fox a peerage.......... The Spectator wrote an article defending her! Apparently, if you're now against the woke mob it makes past misdemeanours acceptable. |
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Post by prestwichpotter on Mar 1, 2021 21:20:31 GMT
Just wait until he finds out someone has given Claire Fox a peerage.......... The Spectator wrote an article defending her! Apparently, if you're now against the woke mob it makes past misdemeanours acceptable. The article basically reads "Yes what she said was disgusting but she's been brilliant on Brexit and she's a friend so she absolutely deserves a peerage" |
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Post by Rednwhitenblue on Mar 2, 2021 12:50:21 GMT
Just wait until he finds out someone has given Claire Fox a peerage.......... The Spectator wrote an article defending her! Apparently, if you're now against the woke mob it makes past misdemeanours acceptable. Wow, that's quite the feat of mental gymnastics involved in writing that article! I particularly liked this bit: Yet I am a friend and admirer of Claire, and I’m delighted she’s been given a peerage. I have an eclectic bunch of friends whom I judge by their present actions and values rather than those of their past. I imagine The Spectator has consistently argued for the same "forgive and forget" and conciliatory approach to be applied to various prominent figures from "the Left" who may have expressed views on certain other terrorist organisations and their political wings? Ah, maybe not...  |
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Post by metalhead on Mar 2, 2021 15:36:10 GMT
The Spectator are also wrong....
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